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“sew” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinféng

Example

妈妈帮我缝衣服。mā mā bāng wǒ féng yī fú

Mom helps me sew clothes.

Illustration for 缝 (sew)

How to say “sew” in Chinese

“Sew” in Chinese is 缝 (féng).

Uses thread to bring separate edges together or restore damaged material, with the joined line becoming the visible result.

Full entry for 缝: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 缝

工厂的缝纫机不停地缝布料。gōng chǎng de féng rèn jī bù tíng dì fèng bù liào

The factory's sewing machine keeps sewing the fabric.

Tips for using 缝

  • The object after this verb can name the whole item even when the needlework targets a tear or edge within it, so a clothing word may be enough without naming the damaged spot.

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